Join Us At Oktoberfest
October 18th and 19th, 2008

Today, a many cities across the U.S. and the world celebrate Oktoberfest. But none like Campbell, California.  As a matter of fact downtown Campbell might well be mistaken for a German village this coming Saturday and Sunday when it celebrates Oktoberfest. The festival aims to be among the most authentic around.  

Spaten Beer representatives will be pouring an official Oktoberfest beer dating back to 1810 and the days of King Ludwig. German foods, including many types of Bratwurst, plus German potato salad and sauerkraut and red cabbage will delight the taste buds. 

Enjoy the many exciting experiences of our Oktoberfest celebration, And if someone asks why you are here ... tell them Ludwig sent you. 

This festival draws over 40,000 people so come early and expect to stay all day as you visit over 100 arts and crafts booths.  Vendors offerings include traditional creations such as jewelry, photography, paintings and wood crafts.  

It is held in Historic Downtown Campbell.
October 18th and 19th,
Festival hours are 10 am to 6 pm on Saturday and 10 am to 5 pm on Sunday
Contact the Campbell Chamber for more information at (408) 378-6252 or just 
click here to email the Chamber. 

Free Admission & Free Parking
Please, No Pets of any type Allowed! Except Service Animals

Oktoberfest Origins

Once upon a time, long long ago in a far away land known as Bavaria, a Crown Prince - who later became King Ludwig I - married the beautiful Princess Therese von Sachesen-Hildenburghausen. The loyal soldiers in the Prince's National Guard thought that the horse races would be a most fitting way to celebrate the happy event. King Max, proud father of the Prince, gave his consent to the races and so they became the finale of five days of wedding festivities on October 17, 1810. This was the unlikely beginning of Oktoberfest. 
The horse races became an annual event and were combined with the state agricultural fair the following year. It wasn't until 1818, that booths, serving food and drink, were set up at the event. In the late 1800's, the booths had grown into large beer halls or tents, which are still set up each year on the Theresienwiese named in honour of Ludwig's bride. 

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